Variations of Joseph

Joseph

Hebrew

"Jehovah increases"

Joseph is one of the most classic names in American nomenclature, popular with parents from many ethnic backgrounds and having dual-religious appeal. The warm and friendly nickname Joe is the…

Yusuf

Arabic variation of Joseph, Hebrew

"Jehovah increases"

Yusuf is the Arabic form of Joseph, used in the Middle East, as well as internationally from France and the US, to the UK, Turkey and Azerbaijan - where, as of 2023, it ranked in the Top 100. In…

Yosef

Hebrew

"Jehovah increases"

A widely used Hebrew form of Joseph, with a sophisticated and continental air.

Yousef

Persian variation of Yusuf, Arabic

"God increases"

While Yusuf is the more popular Arabic form of Joseph, Yousef is the Persian variant and is sometimes used as an Arabic transcription. Currently in the Top 500 in the UK and the Top 1000 in the US,…

Giuseppe

Italian variation of Joseph, Hebrew

"Jehovah increases"

This form of Joseph is an enduring classic in Italy where it remains in the Top 20. In the States it's been hovering under the radar for decades, but its spirited, distinctive-yet-familiar sounds…

Yusef

Yusef is a masculine name representing a transliteration variant of Yusuf, the Arabic form of Joseph. The name has deep historical roots in Islamic tradition, where Yusuf (Joseph) is revered as a…

Josef

German, Scandinavian, Czech variation of Joseph, Hebrew

"Jehovah increases"

The German, Scandinavian and Czech variant of Joseph, borne by several notable European artists and athletes, as well as the brutal Soviet dictator Josef (or Iosif) Stalin.

Josef

German, Scandinavian, Czech variation of Joseph, Hebrew

"Jehovah increases"

The German, Scandinavian and Czech variant of Joseph, borne by several notable European artists and athletes, as well as the brutal Soviet dictator Josef (or Iosif) Stalin.

Josef

German, Scandinavian, Czech variation of Joseph, Hebrew

"Jehovah increases"

The German, Scandinavian and Czech variant of Joseph, borne by several notable European artists and athletes, as well as the brutal Soviet dictator Josef (or Iosif) Stalin.

Josef

German, Scandinavian, Czech variation of Joseph, Hebrew

"Jehovah increases"

The German, Scandinavian and Czech variant of Joseph, borne by several notable European artists and athletes, as well as the brutal Soviet dictator Josef (or Iosif) Stalin.

Josef

German, Scandinavian, Czech variation of Joseph, Hebrew

"Jehovah increases"

The German, Scandinavian and Czech variant of Joseph, borne by several notable European artists and athletes, as well as the brutal Soviet dictator Josef (or Iosif) Stalin.

Josef

German, Scandinavian, Czech variation of Joseph, Hebrew

"Jehovah increases"

The German, Scandinavian and Czech variant of Joseph, borne by several notable European artists and athletes, as well as the brutal Soviet dictator Josef (or Iosif) Stalin.

Yazid

Yazid is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning "increase" or "he who adds." It has historical significance in Islamic culture, as it was the name of several caliphs and notable figures…

Jo

Short form of Joseph, Hebrew

"Jehovah increases"

Jo is usually the feminine form of the name, while Joe is the masculine spelling.

Iosif

Greek, Romanian and Russian variation of Joseph

"Jehovah increases"

Iosif

Greek, Romanian and Russian variation of Joseph

"Jehovah increases"

Iokepa

Iokepa is a masculine Hawaiian name that is the Hawaiian form of Joseph, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God will increase.' The name reflects Hawaii's unique linguistic traditions and cultural…

Jože

Slovene

"Jehovah increases"

Originally a diminutive for Jožef, the Slovene form of Joseph, this nickname name became very popular as a stand-alone name. Today it's one of the ten most common male names in Slovenia. Jože Plečnik…

Jožef

Slovene

"Jehovah increases"

The Slovene form of the classic biblical Joseph and one of the ten most common names for men in Slovenia, alongside its nickname form Jože. Famous namesakes include the significant Slovene painter…

Kep

Kep is a short, distinctive masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Cambodian geography, referring to Kep Province, giving it cultural significance in Southeast Asian…